Big Creek Natural Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Creek Natural Area ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Cleburne County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleburne County nearby has 65% more documented species, Big Creek Natural Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #94 for species diversity among 100 Cleburne County County natural areas, placing it in the 6th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#94

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#94 of 100 locations

6th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleburne County

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Scolia bicincta

Double-Banded Scoliid Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Pulverulina ulmicola

Very Common1 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Clitocybe peralbida

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common1 obs.

Spiranthes tuberosa

Little Lady'S Tresses

Common1 obs.

Salvia azurea

Common1 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Common1 obs.

Leucocoprinus fragilissimus

Fragile Dapperling

Common1 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Occasional1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.3 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Occasional0.2 obs.

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

Lemon Lily

Occasional0.19 obs.

Commelina virginica

Occasional0.1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.1 obs.

Helianthus divaricatus

Rough Sunfower

Rare0.1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare0.1 obs.

Solidago canadensis

Goldenrod

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cleburne County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleburne County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-65% vs. current

Greers Ferry

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-67% vs. current

Heber Springs

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-66% vs. current

Higden

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+73% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Heber Springs

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-67% vs. current

Dam Site Recreation Area

in Heber Springs

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-67% vs. current

John F. Kennedy Park

Importance: 0.50

76 species

-66% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Cleburne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cleburne County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleburne County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-65% vs. current

Greers Ferry

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-67% vs. current

Heber Springs

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-66% vs. current

Higden

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+73% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Heber Springs

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-67% vs. current

Dam Site Recreation Area

in Heber Springs

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-67% vs. current

John F. Kennedy Park

Importance: 0.50

76 species

-66% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Scolia bicincta

Double-Banded Scoliid Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Pulverulina ulmicola

Very Common1 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Clitocybe peralbida

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common1 obs.

Spiranthes tuberosa

Little Lady'S Tresses

Common1 obs.

Salvia azurea

Common1 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Common1 obs.

Leucocoprinus fragilissimus

Fragile Dapperling

Common1 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Occasional1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.3 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Occasional0.2 obs.

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

Lemon Lily

Occasional0.19 obs.

Commelina virginica

Occasional0.1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.1 obs.

Helianthus divaricatus

Rough Sunfower

Rare0.1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare0.1 obs.

Solidago canadensis

Goldenrod

Rare0.1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#94

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#94 of 100 locations

6th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleburne County

-65% species diversity